April 21, 2008

My Most Recommended Diet for Washboard Abs

by Victor Lorentzo

Having six pack abs is not that impressive if they are hidden under excessive body fat. Doing six pack abs exercises every day in the gym is often a waste of valuable training time. There are several factors involved in getting six pack abs. In my opinion, abdominal training is not even one of them.

The process of building six pack abs is three fold. You have to focus on three areas to get the results you want. The first focus area is muscle building. More muscle mass will help you burn fat faster. Second focus is cardio exercising. This article will examine the last focus area, dieting.

When people think about dieting they often think of a plan over a certain period of time. It is not. Diet is what you eat. To change your diet in a positive direction you need to change what you eat today with healthier alternatives. Choose darker bread and use vegetables instead of majonese. Skip some after dinner snacks and implement some healthy fruit or a plate of salmon with some tomatoes fried in olive oil.

Eating 5 - 6 smaller meals each day is the best diet I know about. This will help you to keep the metabolism running fast all day long. This will make you and your body knows it is not long till the next meal, so there is no need to over eat.

When you eat five or six portions of food each day you will never go hungry. Have one third of each food group: proteins, carbs and vegetables/fruit. Each of the three groups should be about the size of a handful. With this measurement the portions will fit your body size.

You want to eat you meals on a regular basis. Because of this it is important that you plan the day carefully to ensure that you have a meal available when you need one. Store some extra meals in the fridge or in the refrigerator for easy access. Also carry an extra meal with you for work or if you are going places where these types of meals are hard to find.

Proteins are the building blocks of your muscles. You need a good amount of proteins each day for your muscles to grow. You will find proteins in products like lean meats, fish, chicken, beans, lentils, grains, nuts or seeds. You can also us a protein shake to complement for the need of proteins.

Fruit and vegetables are also helpful for six pack abs. They keep your body healthy. Fruits and vegetables will also strengthen your immune system. One third of all you eat should be from this group of food. Try to use different vegetables and fruits, but also embrace your favorites.

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